---
title: "Supply and Distribution of Grocery, Frozen and Chilled Products"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2aa0eba3-f292-4d9b-bd66-fe82a1076e5b"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2aa0eba3-f292-4d9b-bd66-fe82a1076e5b"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2aa0eba3-f292-4d9b-bd66-fe82a1076e5b.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2aa0eba3-f292-4d9b-bd66-fe82a1076e5b.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LTD (TUCO LTD)"
published: "2022-12-07"
---

# Supply and Distribution of Grocery, Frozen and Chilled Products

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LTD (TUCO LTD)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2aa0eba3-f292-4d9b-bd66-fe82a1076e5b

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2aa0eba3-f292-4d9b-bd66-fe82a1076e5b)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2aa0eba3-f292-4d9b-bd66-fe82a1076e5b.json)

## Summary

The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd) has initiated a tender process for the supply and distribution of Grocery, Frozen and Chilled Products. This procurement falls under the Food, beverages, tobacco and related products category, with a contract value of £300 million. The tender period ends on January 16, 2023, and the contract period spans from May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2027. The procurement method is an open procedure, welcoming small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies involved in the food industry or specialised in supply chain management. Businesses located in the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the UK are eligible to compete. With a focus on Grocery, Frozen, and Chilled Products, especially Vegan & Vegetarian offerings, businesses can leverage their expertise and capabilities to fulfil the requirements of this framework. Proactive engagement in this tender could lead to strategic partnerships and long-term growth prospects within the industry.

## Notice

This Framework is for the supply and distribution of Grocery, Frozen and Chilled Products and will include specialist Vegan & Vegetarian products and a one-stop shop.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f12d084b-f5d5-493b-81ba-916422a3823b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LTD (TUCO LTD) |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 5GP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2022 at 13:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f12d084b-f5d5-493b-81ba-916422a3823b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f12d084b-f5d5-493b-81ba-916422a3823b
  7th December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=739764885
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2aa0eba3-f292-4d9b-bd66-fe82a1076e5b. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2aa0eba3-f292-4d9b-bd66-fe82a1076e5b.json.